Peel Ports snaps up Great Yarmouth
PEEL Ports Group has bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of Great Yarmouth Port Company.
The compay which owns Liverpool’s Mersey Docks and Harbour, Clydeport in Scotland and Medway Ports in Kent, said it had acquired the Norfolk-based asset from International Port Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Peel said Great Yarmouth Port Co is a well established port which services the UK sector of the Southern North Sea offshore oil and gas industry and has other activities in regional grain, aggregate and other bulk and general cargoes.
In its last annual accounts, it reported revenue of £10.9m and an operating profit of £4.5m. It currently employs approximately 65 employees all of whom are located at Great Yarmouth.
Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Liverpool-based Peel Ports said: “GYPC will complement Peel Ports core ports business by providing both geographical and commercial diversification. It is a very welcome addition to our business portfolio.
“Bringing together customers and commodities served by both businesses will present a sound base for exploring future growth opportunities. This includes decommissioning, where GYPC’s market position has the potential to further enhance Peel Ports existing strategic assets. The acquisition is fully aligned with our growth aspirations and strengthens Peel Ports as a leading UK ports group.”
Corporate partner Helen Ridge of law firm Pinsent Masons in Manchester advised Peel Ports ion the deal. She was assisted by Anna Whetham, Anna Mee and Matt Rowlands.
